Comparison

Hitori Pro vs EKIS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hitori Pro

This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge based on Japanese "leave me alone" rules. It features multiple difficulty levels, layouts, and languages, with additional puzzle packs available for purchase. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience on your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Light, dark, and coffee layouts
  • English and German language support
  • Game Center integration
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Solve Hitori (japanese for: "leave me alone") puzzles on your iPad or iPhone! If you like Sudoku, you will love Hitori! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ completely add-free! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Features: 16 puzzles (Hitori): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 2 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 72 puzzles (Hitori Pro): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 9 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 3 layouts: • light • dark • coffee 2 languages: • german • english additional Features: • Game Center support • playable in portrait and landscape mode • use "Pinch-to-Zoom" for a better overview compatible devices: • iPhone 5 or newer • iPad • iPad Pro • iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini (requires iOS10.3/macOS10.5 or higher) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like the app, please leave me a good review! If you have questions, problems or suggestions, please contact me by email to hitori.app@icloud.com. New puzzles are in progress and coming soon!

About

EKIS

Features
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Darken every square in EKIS, a daily logic puzzle where each tap changes more than one tile. Tap a square and watch its row, column or diagonal change colour. Read the board, plan your moves and find a solution. Then play again to improve your score with fewer taps. • A new puzzle every day • Simple rules with room for clever solutions • Revisit previous boards and share your score • Choose different board sizes and colours Play recent puzzles for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full calendar and additional board sizes. EKIS is designed by Nestor Games and brought to mobile by Garaje Imagina.

Screenshots

Hitori Pro4 screens
EKIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EKIS at Free against Hitori Pro's $0.99. Hitori Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EKIS is free to download; Hitori Pro costs $0.99 up front. Hitori Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and EKIS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hitori Pro ships an update monthly, EKIS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hitori Pro versus EKIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHitori ProEKIS
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LuethGarage Imagina SL

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hitori Pro

One-time10
  • L01: Puzzle Pack 1 (24 puzzle)$0.99
  • A01: Greenhorn 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • B01: Beginner 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
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  • C01: Advanced 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • D01: Amateur 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • E01: Professio. 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • F01: Expert 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • G01: Whiz 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • H01: Grandmast. 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • X01: Mega Pack 1 (160 puzzles)$1.99
1 purchases

EKIS

One-time1
  • Compra tableros y otros meses$2.99

Questions

Is Hitori Pro free?
Hitori Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is EKIS free?
EKIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hitori Pro or EKIS have ads?
Neither Hitori Pro nor EKIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hitori Pro or EKIS?
Hitori Pro ships an update monthly, and EKIS every 6 months. Most recently, Hitori Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and EKIS on October 30, 2026.

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